Syrian Democratic Forces
The strategic misjudgment of the Kurdish factor in Iran’s war - opinion
While Washington initially expressed rhetorical support for the Kurdish opposition, it later issued more cautious messages discouraging active Kurdish involvement in the conflict.
ISIS claims responsibility for new attack in Syria targeting official near Damascus
Last of Australian ISIS linked families leave Syrian camps
ISIS escalates rhetoric, seeks ‘new phase of fighting’ in Syria - analysis
Syrian Democratic Forces arrest five ISIS cell members in Raqqa raid
The raid was supported by the US-led coalition against ISIS, who provided air cover and intelligence, leading to the arrest of the terror cell which had planned attacks in northeast Syria.
Israel exploited Assad govt's fall to impose expansionist, destabilizing project, Syrian FM claims
Syrian FM Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani accused Israel of pursuing expansionist goals and said Moscow aided Assad’s regime, as Syria rebuilds ties with China.
Turkey says it will help boost Lebanese army's capacity under mandate
Turkey's parliament renews military deployment mandates in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq, enhancing security efforts and supporting Lebanon's armed forces amid ongoing regional tensions.
Syria sends mixed signals on integration of US-backed SDF into security forces - analysis
Damascus and the SDF both have some mixed messages on the path forward with the SDF, although everyone wants to see progress.
Will the US-backed SDF integrate with Syria’s new security forces? - analysis
Since the Assad regime fell, Syrian Kurdish-led forces have clashed with the new government's forces.
Syria’s SDF anti-ISIS fighters look to future after 10 year anniversary
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces mark 10 years as a US-backed anti-ISIS force, signaling plans to integrate with the Syrian army under a new deal.
Can Syria prevent a new crisis with Kurds from developing? - analysis
After deadly clashes in Aleppo, Syria’s transitional government reached a ceasefire with Kurdish forces to stabilize the north.
Syrian defense minister and SDF commander agree to immediate ceasefire, ministry says
The ceasefire applies to northern and north-eastern Syria.
ISIS terrorists kill five, wound one US-backed SDF soldiers in northeast Syria
ISIS terrorists targeted Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces soldiers in northeast Syria, killing five and wounding one. The SDF claims they thwarted the attack and vowed to avenge the "martyrs."
Thousands of ISIS-linked women, children still held in Syria’s camps amid escape efforts - analysis
While some of them have been repatriated over the last six years, many of them remain.
